It's known as "The Forgotten War", but all Americans should learn about it and remember it ... and that's where you can help. You have been asked to develop a "Korea93 2 1" webpage to cover the basic information everyone should know about the Korean War - all on one page. Your page should include ...
9 - facts about the causes, events, and impact of the Korean War (look at my examples below) 3 - photos that help tell the story of the war, with descriptive captions 2 - maps that help to explain the war. 1 - quote that is essential to understanding the war, with authors and context
9 -Come up with 9 great factsthat everyone should know about "The Forgotten War", using the examples below as guides. I will have my own list that will use to compare to yours - hopefully you will get most of the facts on my list! At least 2 of the facts should be about the CAUSES of the war, at least 3 of the facts should be about the WAR itself, and at least 2 facts should be about the EFFECTS OR IMPACT of the war. The other two can be from any category.
A non example ... I like cheese.
A bad example ... There was a war inKoreain the 1950s.
A good example ... The Korean War began in July of 1950 whenNorth Korea invaded South Korea.
A better example ... The 3 year long Korean War began in 1950 when communistNorth Korea invaded democratic and US supported South Korea, pulling the United Nations into a peacekeeping effort in Asia. (ooooh, that's good - so good)
1. (OTHER) Douglas "I shall return," MacArthur wished to blockade and bomb China. When MacArthur publicized his difference of opinion, he was was fired. Truman felt that actions against China would provoke the CCCP.
2. (WAR) The UN peacekeeping force pushed the North Korean forces back over the 38th parallel, despite warnings that this would draw China into the war.
3. (WAR) With Chinese aid, the forces of freedom were forced to retreat, and wound up slightly past Seoul.
4. (WAR) Finally, the UN forces retook Seoul and the surrounding area, then negotiated an armistice.
5. (IMPACT) The war took a staggering total of over one million lives, 36,516 of which belonged to the United States of America. The nationality with the highest casualties was China/North Korea (depending on the estimate,) and the lowest were from South Africa.
6. (CAUSES) The war directly came about from the United States policies of containment and the Truman doctrine. The president's resolve was put to the test during this conflict. Would he stand by his word? (Yes)
7. (CAUSES) After China fell to Communism, the rest of Asia seemed like a low-resistance area for (Communist) expansion.
8. (IMPACT) To this day, the armistice holds, but the two Koreas are technically still at war. (And they act like it.)
9. (OTHER) Integration occurred once more, after the smallest bit during WWII. This lead Douglas MacArthur to say,
“I have one criticism about the Negro troops who fought under my command in the Korean War. They didn't send me enough of them.”
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3 - Photos should help tell the story of the war, so find three photos that work ... and provide a descriptive caption, like the one on my example.
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Many people think that the Korean War was fought in tropical weather, but the winters in Korea are actually bitter and challenging for the troops.
Picture from National Archives and Records Administration
1. This picture showcases the American POW camp, where many prisoners were said to have been killed or abused. (The damaging statements led to the release of an American hostage, so their validity is called into question.)
2/3. These two photos show both sides of the conflict signing the armistice. Notice the expressions of the American and Korean soldiers in the background.
2- What's a war without maps? Insert two maps that help tell the story of the causes, events, and/or impact of the map (with a caption for each)
This map illustrates the horror of Korean POW camps, showing the dead and where they were located. Notice the concentration around the Iron Triangle.
This map shows the military movements on both sides during the Korean War.
Although this map shows the troop movements, battles, and more, the most significant thing is the tiny change in borders this war resulted in. Was it worth 36,516 American lives???
1 - You know historical quotes can bring old crusty things to like, (¿e tu, Bruté?) so find at least one decent quote that helps add to the content of the Korean War (and provide some context for the quotes). For example ...
"The attack upon Korea makes it plain beyond all doubt that Communism has passed beyond the use of subversion to conquer independent nations and will now use armed invasion and war."- President Harry S Truman in his speech describing the military involvement of the US in Korea, without a declaration of war from Congress.
1. "We win here or lose everywhere: if we win here, we improve the chances of winning everywhere." --Douglas MacArthur.
This quote show the importance of keeping the containment policy. If one nation falls, the rest shall be dominos, and soon, all of Asia will be united under Communism. Then, when the dawn rises, it will be a Red Dawn, and the Communists may very well be in Central Europe, expanding through the middle east, or even in our own backyard.
It's known as "The Forgotten War", but all Americans should learn about it and remember it ... and that's where you can help. You have been asked to develop a "Korea 9 3 2 1" webpage to cover the basic information everyone should know about the Korean War - all on one page. Your page should include ...
9 - facts about the causes, events, and impact of the Korean War (look at my examples below)
3 - photos that help tell the story of the war, with descriptive captions
2 - maps that help to explain the war.
1 - quote that is essential to understanding the war, with authors and context
9 - Come up with 9 great facts that everyone should know about "The Forgotten War", using the examples below as guides. I will have my own list that will use to compare to yours - hopefully you will get most of the facts on my list! At least 2 of the facts should be about the CAUSES of the war, at least 3 of the facts should be about the WAR itself, and at least 2 facts should be about the EFFECTS OR IMPACT of the war. The other two can be from any category.
1. (OTHER) Douglas "I shall return," MacArthur wished to blockade and bomb China. When MacArthur publicized his difference of opinion, he was was fired. Truman felt that actions against China would provoke the CCCP.
2. (WAR) The UN peacekeeping force pushed the North Korean forces back over the 38th parallel, despite warnings that this would draw China into the war.
3. (WAR) With Chinese aid, the forces of freedom were forced to retreat, and wound up slightly past Seoul.
4. (WAR) Finally, the UN forces retook Seoul and the surrounding area, then negotiated an armistice.
5. (IMPACT) The war took a staggering total of over one million lives, 36,516 of which belonged to the United States of America. The nationality with the highest casualties was China/North Korea (depending on the estimate,) and the lowest were from South Africa.
6. (CAUSES) The war directly came about from the United States policies of containment and the Truman doctrine. The president's resolve was put to the test during this conflict. Would he stand by his word? (Yes)
7. (CAUSES) After China fell to Communism, the rest of Asia seemed like a low-resistance area for (Communist) expansion.
8. (IMPACT) To this day, the armistice holds, but the two Koreas are technically still at war. (And they act like it.)
9. (OTHER) Integration occurred once more, after the smallest bit during WWII. This lead Douglas MacArthur to say,
3 - Photos should help tell the story of the war, so find three photos that work ... and provide a descriptive caption, like the one on my example.
Picture from National Archives and Records Administration
1. This picture showcases the American POW camp, where many prisoners were said to have been killed or abused. (The damaging statements led to the release of an American hostage, so their validity is called into question.)
2/3. These two photos show both sides of the conflict signing the armistice. Notice the expressions of the American and Korean soldiers in the background.
2- What's a war without maps? Insert two maps that help tell the story of the causes, events, and/or impact of the map (with a caption for each)
1 - You know historical quotes can bring old crusty things to like, (¿e tu, Bruté?) so find at least one decent quote that helps add to the content of the Korean War (and provide some context for the quotes). For example ...
"The attack upon Korea makes it plain beyond all doubt that Communism has passed beyond the use of subversion to conquer independent nations and will now use armed invasion and war." - President Harry S Truman in his speech describing the military involvement of the US in Korea, without a declaration of war from Congress.
1. "We win here or lose everywhere: if we win here, we improve the chances of winning everywhere." --Douglas MacArthur.
This quote show the importance of keeping the containment policy. If one nation falls, the rest shall be dominos, and soon, all of Asia will be united under Communism. Then, when the dawn rises, it will be a Red Dawn, and the Communists may very well be in Central Europe, expanding through the middle east, or even in our own backyard.
Looking for some good resources? Consult ...
795-797 in Creating America
the various sites on the Korean War research list on ABC-CLIO
Korean War 50th Anniversary
Korean War Project
Truman Museum & Library: The Korean War
Korean War Veterans Memorial Home Page